Memphis played a solid game today, beating Miami 117-99. Miami players and fans were expecting the game to be a bit closer, but everything went well for Memphis today. "It was really frustrating," said Miami star Jackson. "I thought we were going to be ready for this game, but we just couldn't do anything against them." Coach Bob seemed perplexed early on, but made a few adjustments late in the game that were too little, too late in this game but may help his side out next time these two teams meet.

Memphis was led by Sigler (19 points, 16 boards, 1 assists, a steal, 2 blocks), Hayes (15 points, 7 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks), Dolly (16 points, 2 assists, 2 blocks). Miami was led by Jackson (32 points, 1 assists, a steal, 3 blocks), Fisher (8 points, 3 steals), Jasper (14 points, 0 assists, a steal, a block).

Memphis improve to 22-5 and 13-1 at home after today's victory. They remain at #1 in the Southwest and hold at #3 overall in the Western Conference. Miami drop to 12-17 after this defeat. They stay at #3 in the Southeast and remain at #9 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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